Brad

I was on vacation when the semis and final were played but managed to see them both and sidewinder's comments are my thoughts. As a longtime Spain supporter, I was obviously very happy that they won. I actually thought they should have been up 3-0 in the first half of the final and was worried that it might come back to haunt them. Except for the first 10 minutes and a small part of the second half when Germany was moving well with the ball, it didn't seem like they were really in the match but that could also be attributable to the Spanish defense. They were clearly the best team in the tournament and deserved to win. And that is that.

I think it's pretty sad how far society, morality, have sunk.

I had Spain and that was it. All I can say is that justice was done tonight in the PKs as Spain was the best team throughout the game against an Italian team more interested in defending than attacking (what else is new). Now, I can relax for a few days until Thursday.

Since all the group winners have exited so far, you have to wonder if they thought about how close they are to the final and just got too conservative instead of playing like this was the first game of the tournament.

Although the Russians deserved the victory, the Dutch never seemed into it or out of sorts or something. The team never seemed right, certainly not the team from the group stage. 0 for 3, uh, oh!

So far, I'm 0 for 2 in predictions. Doesn't bode well for my team

What an amazing last two minutes. Rustu screws up and they save his butt. The next few minutes should be "interesting."

The beauty of the game is exactly this: talent AND attitude. Otherwise it would be like two computers playing chess. Anyway I am a bit worried about that Pancho Villa. Italian defence is playing below the WC standard. Spain should win but Van Basten is right: when has Spain ever not disappointed? Is it me or does Domenech always have that befuddled look (of course in this tournament, he had good reason).

I don't know why the Rays would make this deal, considering his numbers and they're a team on the upswing. If they do make a bad deal, there is still no way that anyone will ever forget the Kazmir trade, speaking as a Mets fan.

I think the only Aurora I had was the Scalextric racing cars. I think that was made by Aurora. I do remember the emblem that Jim posted.

Parlan box is a great one, in fact one of my favorites, just re listened to it recently. Congrats. You'd better take care of her now!

No sooner do I open my big mouth and Turkey scores. Blowing a two goal lead with 15 minutes to go! Unbelievable. Of course, they will be without their goalie for the next round and what a stupid thing he did.

What an amazing second half. I'm sure it will come down to PKs.

Don't know if you're into organ, but you need some Jimmy Smith and the two Baby Face Willettes are necessary as in anything Grant Green.

He was a great broadcaster, with a very distinctive voice. Loved to hear his games.

I'm a big Spain supporter and I'm of course I'm happy but I do feel for you. It's a gut wrenching way to lose. From what I saw of Russia Greece, neither deserve(d) to advance. Hope Sweden makes it through.

Never moved me. Total disagree.

I'm not sure this is the right place for this but I was at F.Y.E. yesterday and someone had dumped a whole bunch of box sets. They were indicated as used but looked brand new. They were selling two of the Pepper Village Vanguard Set, Evans' Secret Sessions, two of Henderson's Milestone Set, Pepper's Hollywood Sessions and Sonny Rollins Freelance Years box, all for $39 each. I grabbed the Village Vanguard set, which sounds great.

I know this is a pretty old post and it may have been mentioned recently, but the old links don't work anymore, presumably since Mosaic recenty changed their web site.

Yeah, I saw that article in today's paper. As annoying as some of these people are with their Blue Tooths and everything, I'm not sure the action taken by Carter was (to say the least) appropriate.

I've got the following Mosaics up for auction on ebay: Max Roach Mosaic Buck Clayton Mosaic Please let me know if you have any questions. Hate to part with them but I have some expenses I need to cover.

I guess this could have been handled privately but, well, it's over...

He doesn't have his own sign on. I used the other ipod used yesterday and then he used it last night to update so it worked well. I think it probably recognizes just one user account.

If it's not essential, why do we belong to this Board and why does this Board exist? What is the expression: music soothes the savage breast?

You have to ask?